（A） an alteration in the role played by governments

　　（B） an increase in interaction between national governments and international regulatory institutions

　　（C） an increase in the formation of multinational trading alliance

　　（D） an increase in integration in the two richest markets of the world

　　（E） a fear of increasing United States protectinsism.

　　3. The passage suggests which of the following about global corporations？

　　（A） Their continued growth depends on the existence of a fully international mark-et

　　（B） Their potential effect on the world market is a matter of ongoing concern to international institutions

　　（C） They will have to assume quasi-governmental functions if current economic trends continue

　　（D） They have provided a model of economic success for regional trading blocs

　　（E） Their influence on world economics will continue will continue to increase

　　4.According to the passage， one similarity between the FTA and Europe 1992 is that they both

　　（A） overcame concerns about the role of polites in the shifting world economy

　　（B） originated out of concern over unfair trade practices by other nations

　　（C） exemplify a trend toward region-alization of commercial markets

　　（D） place the economic needs of the trading bloc ahead of those of the member nations

　　（E） help to ensure the continued economic viability of the world community

　　5.Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the European Community prior to the adoption of the Europe 1992 program？

　　（A） There were restrictions on commerce between the member nations.

　　（B） There economic policies of the member nations focused on global trading issues.

　　（C） There were few impediments to trade between the member nations and the United States.

　　（D） The flow of goods between the member nations and Canada was insignificant.

　　（E） Relation between multinational corporations and the government of the member nations were strained.

　　6.The author discusses the FTA and Europe 1992 most likely in order to

　　（A）） oint out the similarities between two seeming disparate trading alliance

　　（B） illustrate how different economic motivations produce different types of trading blocs

　　（C） provide contrasting examples of a trend that is influencing the world economy

　　（D） identify the most important characteristics of successful economic integration

　　（E） trace the history of regional trading blocs

　　7. Which of the following best describes the organization of the passage？

　　（A） An argument is put forth and evidence for and against it given

　　（B） An assertion is made and opposing evidence presented.

　　（C） Two hypotheses are described and shown to in consistent with one another

　　（D） A phenomenon is identified and illustrations of this phenomenon offered

　　（E） A specific case of a phenomenon is discussed a generalization drawn

　　Passage 4

　　Traditionally， the first firm to commercialize a new technology has benefited from the unique opportunity to shape product definitions， forcing followers to adapt to a standard or invest in an unproven alternative. Today， however， the largest payoffs may go to companies that lead in developing integrated approaches for successful mass production and distribution.